My Top Ten Favorite Sedona Arizona Hikes

1) Wilson Mountain - If you like long, uphill, strenuous hikes with jaw dropping views after hiking 5.2 miles and gaining 2400 vertical feet and topping out at 7000 feet; this hike's for you! Park at Midgley bridge & follow the signs. Summer sun makes this extra challenging.

2) West Fork - If you like a flat, out & back hike(3 miles one way) that's shaded by towering canyon spires and lush vegetation along a babbling brook; this is the hike. I've done this hike several dozen times. It's ideal for kids.

3) Bear Mountain - There are no real bears. But its 2.8 miles one way with an 1100' elevation gain. Park at the base of Doe Mountain which is around the corner from Boynton canyon and the Cockscomb.

4) Doe Mountain - The easiest uphill hike (.8 miles) that gains 400' elevation that offers the best panoramic views of Sedona.

5) Airport Loop - On the way up the hill to the airport, park and follow the signs. This is a flat 2.7 mile loop that circles the landing strip. Great views of route 179 & 89A entrances to Sedona. The airport has a restaurant but the best breakfast place is the Coffee Pot restaurant.

6) A.B. Young - I love strenuous uphill climbs with fire towers at the top. Park at Bootlegger campground which is north of Slippery Slide state park. Cross the creek and begin hiking 1.6 miles on the switchbacks up 2000 vertical feet.

7) Huckabee - Park at Midgley bridge north of Downtown Sedona and follow the signs then rock cairns (small rock piles) across Oak Creek. The 2.9 mile hike ends at Schnebly Hill Road.

8) Twin Buttes - When you get to the top of this 1.5 mile climb you will be looking straight down at the famous scenic chapel. Glancing over the edge will cause your hamstrings to quiver. Take Morgan road off 179. Look for the saddle at the Devil's dining room sinkhole.

9) Chicken Point & Submarine Rock - While you are on the broken Arrow trail that's 1.2 miles, visit both scenic points. This is a great area for mountain bikes, hikes, and pink Jeep tours.

10) Boynton Canyon - This 2.4 mile hike is off 89A at the end of Dry Creek road. It starts at the Enchantment resort. Try the outdoor patio & the best margaritas in Arizona.